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Basketball Hall of Fame Invites Nominations to Its New Player of the Week Section
The Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that it has added a Player of the Week section to its website, www.jewishhoopstars.com. - February 11, 2009 - Jewish Pride Sports Heroes, LLC
National Wheelchair Basketball Association National Championships to be One of Colorado’s Largest Athletic Events in 2009
For the first time, the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) will host its national championships for six different divisions all in one location, creating a huge single wheelchair basketball athletic event, and one of the largest athletic events in Colorado in 2009, with more than 1,000 male and female athletes with physical disabilities competing. - February 05, 2009 - Gold Crown Foundation
Travel to Spain. Learn Spanish Language. Play Basketball.
Spanish Language & Basketball Camp is the result of a partnership between ZadorSpain and TAU Cerámica Baskonia Basketball and Sport Foundation. Basketball Camp for junior and youth players (aged 13 to 17) combine intensive Basketball instruction for medium and advanced basketball players with Spanish language lessons, activities, excursions, and trips. - February 04, 2009 - Zador schools of Spanish Alicante and Vitoria
Kobe Bryant and Tim Leiweke to be Honored by Asia Society Southern California
Asia Society Southern California will honor Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Olympic Gold Medalist and the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player, on June 30, 2009 at its annual gala dinner in Los Angeles. - January 28, 2009 - Asia Society Southern California
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Elite Performance Management Signs on Alex Acker of the Detroit Pistons and Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns
Elite Performance Management is the first and only independent consultancy to provide an individualized, comprehensive, performance and medical management solution to an elite or professional athlete. - January 07, 2009 - Elite Performance Management
From Us 2 Us Magazine Presents the Atlanta Dream WNBA Satellite Clinic
From us 2 us magazine will host the WNBA Atlanta Dream’s satellite clinic on the 28th of February 2008 in Augusta Georgia. - January 04, 2009 - From us 2 us magazine
Holiday Basketball Clinic for Area Youth
From Us 2 Us Magazine and The Ballers Youth Athletic Foundation will host a basketball clinic in the Augusta area for Children grades 6-12th. - December 20, 2008 - From us 2 us magazine
ABC's SuperNanny Takes on NBA Star Mike James and His Family - December 12th 9/8c
SuperNanny, Jo Frost, lays down the rules in a new episode featuring Washington Wizards star Mike James and his family. Mike and his wife, Angela, have their hands full with four sweet but rambunctious daughters and two lovable pit bulls, but SuperNanny teaches them how to lighten the load with... - December 12, 2008 - Mike James
College Hoops Duel - Unique Web 2.0 Sports Contest Released
Ultimate Eliminator LLC releases the College Hoops Duel, a unique, technologically advanced sports picking contest for fans of US NCAA men's college basketball. The weekly contest is free and fans may join any week to vie for the weekly cash prize and pride of victory. - November 22, 2008 - Ultimate Eliminator LLC
Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame Producers Announce New Sweepstakes
Jewishhoopstars.com announced today the launch of the first ever sweepstakes with weekly drawings and monthly grand prize drawings. - October 01, 2008 - Jewish Pride Sports Heroes, LLC
U.S. Sports Film Festival Features Baseball, Basketball and Racing Films at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, October 23-26
Movies following former major league manager Bobby Valentine’s season in the Japanese League, rising basketball stars Kevin Love and Michael Beasley’s experience playing in Rucker Park and a look inside the grueling 24 Hours of LeMans all join USSFF lineup. - September 26, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
Reality Sports Group to Host 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at LP Field
Labor Day weekend tourney with slam dunk and 3-point contest, $2,500 cash prize, NBA guests. - August 17, 2008 - Reality Sports Group
Old School Kettlebell Workout Promises New School Results
Strength coach and kettlebell instructor, Mike Mahler, reveals how an old school piece of equipment can help female athletes maximize their athletic potential through the explosive power of full body movements. - August 11, 2008 - Intenz Athletix, Inc
Critics Applaud Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame DVD
The Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame DVD has received rave reviews from critics, reports Izzi Lifshutz, one of the DVD's producers and one-time basketball player at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. The DVD is a rare collection containing the most complete action history of the twentieth century's... - August 09, 2008 - Jewish Pride Sports Heroes, LLC
Online Basketball Coaching Clinics 2.0—the Best Way to Become a Better Basketball Coach
Perfect Practice and The Coaching Toolbox announce partnership to create online HoopClinics. - August 08, 2008 - HoopClinics
Sports Fans Can Save Big by Purchasing Tickets Directly from www.wbticket.com
www.wbticket.com has slashed the cost of ticket prices for most major sporting events, concerts and the theatre. - August 04, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
Boise's Atlantic Stone Products, Inc., Upgrades to Platinum Level Sponsor of Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227- The Everything Basketball & YouTube Entertainment Website
Boise's Nick Gotra, owner of Boise, Idaho's Atlantic Stone Products, Inc., upgrades to Platinum Level Sponsor of Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227- The everything basketball & YouTube entertainment website. Atlantic Stone Products, Inc. provides builders, distributors and homeowners of Treasure Valley, Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Mountain Home, Nampa and surrounding areas of Idaho with competitive prices on fine granite and marble products for homes and buidings throughout Idaho. - August 04, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Verve! Sponsors NBA Outdoor Basketball Game
Verve! The Insanely Healthy Energy Drink sponsors the NBA's first outdoor basketball game in over 30 years. Win free tickets to this historic game. - July 18, 2008 - V 4 Health LLC
Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame DVD to be Distributed by Brandeis/National Center for Jewish Film
The Producers of the DVD, The Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame, announced today that they have entered into a worldwide film distribution agreement with The National Center for Jewish Film /Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. The DVD is the first volume of the Jewish Sports Legacy Series presented by... - July 18, 2008 - Jewish Pride Sports Heroes, LLC
Jamaal Al-Din, Former Leading Scorer of Olympic Basketball Great, Covers 2008 USA Olympic Basketball Team at Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227- the Everything Basketball Website
Coach Jamaal Al-Din who played for Olympic Basketball record setter, Ed Palubinskas will cover the United States (USA) Men's Basketball Team at Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227- the everything basketball website (Hoops227.com.) - July 10, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
North Carolina's Research Triangle Welcomes New Triangle Basketball Association
Move over ACC, NBA...the Triangle Basketball Association (TBA) is here. - July 10, 2008 - MOC Sports, LLC
Boise's Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Awards Basketball Camp Scholarships to Participants of Community Partnerships of Idaho
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227, located in Boise, Idaho, has awarded basketball camp scholarships to participants of Community Partnerships of Idaho. Coach Jamaal Al-Din is a former player at Mountain Home High School for Ed Palubinskas who is the creator of the Smartball, advertised on ESPN and NFL Network and member of the Australia Basketball Hall of Fame. Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 has been featured on Boise ABC affiliate television KIVI Channel 6 News. - June 24, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Jamaal Al-Din, Owner of Boise's Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227, Accepted Into Idaho Individual Development Account Program Sponsored by United Way of Treasure Valley, Idaho
Coach Jamaal of Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 accepted into Idaho Individual Development Account Program, sponsored by United Way of Treasure Valley, Idaho. - June 21, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Announces AED Partnership
NewHouse Medical and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) have entered into a partnership to make available affordable AED (automated external defibrillator) units for member schools. - June 11, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Mike James Scholarship Foundation Announces Evening of Chance
Corporate Packages and Tickets Now Available. - May 31, 2008 - Mike James
Neptune Ventures SM LLC Announces the Acquisition of Basketball.org
Neptune Ventures SM LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Internet domain name Basketball.org. The exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will help them continue to build their network of sites in popular web verticals. The sale of... - May 22, 2008 - Neptune Ventures SM LLC
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 to Conduct Participant Registrations at the Historic- Idaho's Largest Garage Sale
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 will accept registration forms and sign-ups for its 2008 summer basketball camp at the annual Idaho's Largest Garage Sale on May 17-18, 2008. Idaho's Largest Garage Sale plays host to hundreds of Idaho vendors annually. This two-day event start off the yard sale season by giving the community a chance to sell their gently-used household items, clothing, crafts and other things in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. - May 11, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Ron Weatherly, Videographer of 2008 NBDL Champion, Idaho Stampede to Videotape Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Summer Basketball Camp
The Idaho Stampede's videographer, Ron Weatherly of the 2008 NBDL Champion Idaho Stampede has offered to videotape the 2008 Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Summer Basketball Camp which will be held at the Community Christian Center. - April 29, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
30 Sponsors for 2008 Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Summer Basketball Camp to be Held at the Community Christian Center. Platinum Sponsor - The Deluxe, Located in Boise, Idaho
A number of Boise, Nampa, Treasure Valley businesses are helping with the 2008 Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Summer Basketball Camp including Hoops 227 Platinum Sponsor - The Deluxe, located on 9th Street in Boise, Idaho. - April 29, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Coach Jamaal Al-Din, Author of Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Basketball Book Series; 1st Published Book Scheduled for August 2008
Jamaal Al-Din, owner of Boise based Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 will have his first book published in August of 2008. Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227- "227 Principles, Tactics and Concepts for Winning Basketball" will be the first in a series of writings for Coach Jamaal Al-Din, who is a former... - April 29, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Garrick Opie Customs Debuts Michael Jordan Custom Ducati on Speed TV’s SuperBikes!
The bike, nicknamed Torello, features nickel-plated carbon fiber on the body and six LED headlamps made by Visteon. - April 17, 2008 - Garrick Opie Customs
Sports Analyst Mike Gminski to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in April
Former NBA player to speak April 18 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - April 16, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NBA Guard Mike James Featured in April Issue of Houston Magazine
Superstar NBA Guard Mike James and his latest business venture, MAJA Development Featured in April Issue of Houston Magazine - April 14, 2008 - Mike James
"Two Guys From Barnum, Iowa And How They Helped Save Basketball"
New Book Tells Fascinating History of the Invention of the Slam Dunk Saving Break Away Basketball Goal; Invention Eliminated Cost of Replacing Broken Glass Backboards and Bent Rims; Allowed Game Play to Continue After Slam Dunks That Would Otherwise Have Broken Equipment and Caused an Interruption in Play. - April 01, 2008 - Francois Press
Last 2 Left Launches Alternative to March Madness Bracket Office Pools
As the frenzy of March Madness office pools engulfs the workplace, Last 2 Left has launched an alternative format for the 2008 Men's, Women's and NIT Basketball Tournaments. The format extends the deadline of traditional bracket games. - March 21, 2008 - Dot Holdings, LLC
Jamaal Al-Din to Complete B.A. Degree at Boise State University with Final 22 Credits
Former player of Ed Palubinskas and President of Boise based basketball entity Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227, will complete the remaining 22 credits of B.A. Degree at Boise State University starting fall of 2008. Coach Jamaal Al-Din, who attended Mountain Home High School in Idaho and is originally... - March 18, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
2008 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament Tickets Sale Announced by TICKETFINDER.com™
TICKETFINDER.com™ has announced the immediate sale and delivery of 2008 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament tickets for all the scheduled games across all venues. The tickets are accompanied by free shipping and lowest price guarantee options. - March 17, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Phoneraiser and Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 Preserving Our Water and the Environment of Boise, "the City of Trees," and Idaho
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 protects our water and environment here in Boise, "the city of Trees," and throughout Idaho by utilizing Phoneraiser- a creative, environmentally friendly, fundraiser used by organizations nationwide. 5% of revenue from this Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 fundraiser will be given to the Boise/Treasure Valley YMCA Strong Kids Campaign for needy kids. - March 11, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
The ESPN Coaches Fundraiser Featured as Official Fundraiser of Boise's Youth Basketball Commodity - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Former player of LSU standout, Ed Palubinskas, Coach Jamaal Al-Din, features the ESPN Coaches Fundraiser as a part of Basketball operations at Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227. - March 11, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes
The 2007-08 Fall sports winners have been selected. They are: Tom Brower, Washington and Lee (Men’s Cross Country); Becca Taylor, Washington and Lee (Women’s Cross Country); Kristina Landis, Eastern Mennonite (Field Hockey); Jeff Highfill, Bridgewater (Football); Travis Cober, Virginia Wesleyan (Men’s Soccer); Lauren Askey, Lynchburg (Women’s Soccer); Michelle Kutcher, Randolph-Macon (Volleyball) - February 19, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 to Include You Tube NBA Video, You Tube Michael Jordan, and the ESPN Coaches Fundraiser for 2008
Coach Jamaal and Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 have expanded business operations to include You Tube NBA Video, You Tube Michael Jordan and the ESPN Coaches Fundraiser for added excitement in 2008. Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227 is located in Boise, Idaho, and its President is a former player of Australia Basketball Hall of Fame member, Ed Palubinskas. - February 19, 2008 - Jamaal Al-Din's Hoops 227
Zo’s and Magic’s 8 Ball Challenge Hot Sauce
Sauce2u.com is proud to sponsor this year’s 8 Ball Challenge to benefit The Alonzo Mourning Charities and The Magic Johnson Foundation. This year’s event on February 14, 2008 will be held in New Orleans’ historic district at The Sugar Mill across the street from the Ernest N. - January 31, 2008 - Sauce2u.Com
Rockets Guard Mike James Urges Houston Men to Mentor
Mike James Urges Houston Men to Mentor - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston Names Rockets Guard Celebrity Spokesperson at press conference on January 18th at 1:30pm at the Toyota Center. - January 17, 2008 - Mike James
Des Moines Health Club Caters to Basketball, Fitness and Student Services
New Health Club in Des Moines, IA opens in late Spring 2008 for families, students and individuals. - December 18, 2007 - The Orange Planet
Overstocks Mean Deep Holiday Discounts on Goalrilla Basketball Hoops, Other Brand-Name Basketball Goals
Seasonal shoppers looking to score big points with the family this holiday season can look to basketball goal supplier basketballgoalstore.com for dramatic discounts on overstocked models of Goalrilla basketball hoops and other brand-name basketball hoops. As the nation’s largest single independent dealer of the popular Goalrilla goals, the company’s buying power frequently allows for deep discounts on overstocked or discontinued basketball goal models. - December 13, 2007 - Basketball Goal Store
Celtics # 1 in Tickets Sales for November
Celtics secondary ticket sales soar for Boston-based Aceticket.com. - December 12, 2007 - Ace Ticket
Bright Night Providence Adds Hoops to the Festivities
Through a partnership with the PC Friars, New Year's Eve festival goers can enjoy a basketball game in addition to arts performances. The first 3000 Bright Night Wristband wearers will get a free ticket to the PC Friars game versus St. Peter's on Monday December 31, 2007 at 2 pm at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence. - December 12, 2007 - Bright Night Providence
Mike James of the Rockets Scores Big with Turkey and a Blanket Event
Mike James of the Houston Rockets will provide turkeys and blankets for needy families at the Shape Community Center located at 3903 Almeda Street in Houston on November 18th from 1:00–3:00 pm. The S.H.A.P.E. Community Center in its 37th year is one of the most visible and involved community... - November 17, 2007 - Mike James
Rocket's Point Guard Mike James Featured in 002 Houston Magazine
Houston Rockets star point guard Mike James and his million-dollar smile are featured in the November issue of 002 Houston Magazine on stands now. - November 11, 2007 - Mike James